Cover glass separation device and separation method

Abstract

The present application discloses a coverslip separation device and a separation method, the separation device includes a coverslip separation rack, a coverslip storage mechanism, a coverslip moving mechanism, and a coverslip vibration separation mechanism; the coverslip vibration separation mechanism includes an adsorption moving seat, an electromagnetic vibration component, a suction cup component, and a vibration top pressure component; in the separation method, the suction cup component is used to suck the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism, the coverslip moving mechanism is used to drive the adsorption moving seat to move upward, the electromagnetic vibration component drives the two suction cup components to vibrate relative to the vibration top pressure component, and the vibration top pressure component presses the middle position of the coverslip, thereby increasing the elastic deformation arc of the coverslip, so as to separate the adhered coverslips; the present application not only effectively avoids the problem of sucking multiple coverslips at one time due to adhesion, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the separation operation, reduces the operation difficulty and error risk, and reduces the waste of coverslips and sample contamination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a cover glass separation device and separation method. Background Art

[0002] During the operation of medical in vitro diagnostic instruments, glass slides are widely used as sample carriers for spotting and smearing of samples such as urine, feces, and leucorrhea. The surface of the sample after spotting is usually uneven and needs to be covered and pressed with a cover glass to ensure the accuracy and stability of subsequent analysis. However, during operation, the existing cover glass aspiration device is prone to adhesion between the cover glasses, which often leads to the aspiration of multiple cover glasses at one time. This not only increases the difficulty of operation and the risk of error, but also causes problems such as cover glass waste and sample contamination. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to improve the defects of the cover glass suction device in that adjacent cover glasses are easily adhered during the cover glass suction process and multiple cover glasses are easily sucked at one time, the present application provides a cover glass separation device and separation method.

[0004] The present application provides a cover glass separation device and separation method using the following technical solutions:

[0005] A coverslip separation device comprises a coverslip separation rack, a coverslip storage mechanism connected to the coverslip separation rack and used to store coverslips, a coverslip moving mechanism connected to the coverslip separation rack and located above the coverslip storage mechanism, and a coverslip vibration separation mechanism connected to a moving end of the coverslip moving mechanism;

[0006] The cover glass vibration separation mechanism includes an adsorption movable seat connected to the movable end of the cover glass moving mechanism, an electromagnetic vibration component connected to the adsorption movable seat, a suction cup component connected to the adsorption movable seat and extending downward from the adsorption movable seat, and a vibration pressing component connected to the adsorption movable seat and inserted between the two suction cup components;

[0007] When the suction cup assembly sucks the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism, the cover glass moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly drives the two suction cup assemblies to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly, so that the vibration pressing assembly presses the middle position of the cover glass.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the coverslip separation device is working, the suction cup assembly first sucks the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism, and then the coverslip moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly drives the two suction cup assemblies to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly. The vibration pressing assembly presses the middle position of the coverslip, thereby increasing the elastic deformation arc of the coverslip, so as to separate the adhered coverslips, and further enhance the separation effect; the present application not only effectively avoids the problem of sucking multiple coverslips at one time due to adhesion, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the separation operation, reduces the difficulty of operation and the risk of error, and reduces the waste of coverslips and sample contamination.

[0009] Preferably, the vibration pressing assembly includes a detection optical coupler component connected to the adsorption movable seat, a pressing component connected to the lower side of the adsorption movable seat, a detection ejector component movably inserted into the adsorption movable seat and the pressing component, and an elastic reset component sleeved on the outside of the detection ejector component and used to press the adsorption movable seat and the detection ejector component respectively, and the pressing component is provided with an ejector sliding through hole for movably inserting the detection ejector component;

[0010] The upper end of the detection ejector component passes through the adsorption movable seat and is used to extend into the detection optical coupler component, and the lower end of the detection ejector component extends to the outside of the detection ejector component.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the detection optical coupling component is used to sense the position change of the detection ejector component; when the cover glass separation device is working, the lower end of the detection ejector component first contacts the surface of the cover glass, and the cover glass presses and pushes the detection ejector component to move upward in the ejector sliding hole, and the upper end of the detection ejector component is inserted into the detection optical coupling component. The detection optical coupling component detects the upper end of the detection ejector component, and the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is qualified. When the detection optical coupling component does not detect the upper end of the detection ejector component, the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is damaged and unqualified; this application can effectively detect whether the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is damaged through the cooperation of the detection ejector component and the detection optical coupling component, thereby improving the accuracy of cover glass suction and detection, and avoiding cover glass suction and covering errors.

[0012] Preferably, the detection ejector component includes an ejector rod extending downward from the detection ejector component and used for movably pressing the cover glass, an optical coupling detection rod connected to the ejector rod and used for extending upward from the pressing component and the adsorption movable seat, and an ejector limiting convex edge located at a middle position between the ejector rod and the optical coupling detection rod; the vibration pressing assembly also includes a pressing limiting boss inserted into the ejector sliding through hole and used for pressing and engaging with the lower end surface of the ejector limiting convex edge;

[0013] The adsorption movable seat is connected to the upper side end of the pressing component. The adsorption movable seat is provided with an optocoupler detection through hole that is aligned with and connected to the ejector sliding through hole. The optocoupler detection through hole is used for the optocoupler detection rod to be inserted and extended upward. The elastic reset component is inserted into the ejector sliding through hole and is used to press the upper side surface of the ejector limiting convex edge and the lower side surface of the adsorption movable seat respectively, so that the ejector rod maintains a downward movement trend.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ejector rod contacts and presses the cover glass downward, the cover glass pushes the ejector rod to move upward, the lower end surface of the ejector limiting convex edge is separated from the pressing limiting boss, the upper end surface of the ejector limiting convex edge and the lower end surface of the adsorption movable seat cooperate to compress the elastic reset component, and the optical coupling detection rod extends upwardly from the ejector sliding through hole and the optical coupling detection through hole and is inserted into the detection optical coupling component; when the cover glass is separated from the suction cup assembly, the elastic reset component restores its elastic deformation and pushes the ejector limiting convex edge to move downward, the ejector rod extends downwardly from the pressing component, the lower end surface of the ejector limiting convex edge is pressed and cooperated with the pressing limiting boss to limit the moving distance of the ejector rod, and the optical coupling detection rod moves downward and separates from the detection optical coupling component, so as to realize real-time monitoring of the movement state of the detection ejector component;

[0015] By cooperating with the detection pin component and the detection optical coupling component, the present application can not only accurately detect the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism so that the suction cup assembly can accurately absorb the cover glass, but also detect the integrity of the cover glass for subsequent vibration separation, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of the separation operation.

[0016] Preferably, the adsorption movable seat includes a vertical fixing plate connected to the movable end of the cover glass moving mechanism, and a horizontal fixing plate connected to the vertical fixing plate; the vibration pressing assembly is connected to the vertical fixing plate;

[0017] The electromagnetic vibration assembly includes a first vibration driving component connected to the vertical fixing plate, and a second vibration driving component connected to the vertical fixing plate and symmetrically arranged with the first vibration driving component; the suction cup assembly includes a first vacuum suction cup component connected to the first vibration driving component and extending downward from the horizontal fixing plate, and a second vacuum suction cup component connected to the second vibration driving component and extending downward from the horizontal fixing plate;

[0018] The first vacuum suction cup component and the second vacuum suction cup component are used to respectively suck the two ends of the cover glass, and the vibration pressing assembly is located between the first vacuum suction cup component and the second vacuum suction cup component.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, after the first vacuum suction cup component and the second vacuum suction cup component respectively suck the two ends of the cover glass, the cover glass moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move upward as a whole, and the first vibration driving component and the second vibration driving component cooperate to drive the first vacuum suction cup component and the second vacuum suction cup component to vibrate, so that the pressing component accurately presses the middle position of the cover glass during the vibration process, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the cover glass and enhancing the separation effect; the present application ensures the stability and efficiency of the cover glass during the separation process through symmetrical vibration and pressing, and prevents the problem of sucking multiple covers at one time due to adhesion of the cover glasses.

[0020] Preferably, the cover glass moving mechanism includes a horizontal moving component connected to the upper end of the cover glass separation rack and used to be arranged in the horizontal direction, and a vertical moving component connected to the moving end of the horizontal moving component and used to be arranged in the vertical direction.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the horizontal moving component is used to drive the vertical moving component to move horizontally to just above the cover glass storage mechanism, ensuring that the adsorption moving seat and the cover glass are accurately aligned; the vertical moving component is used to drive the adsorption moving seat to move downward, so that the suction cup assembly contacts and adsorbs the cover glass; when the cover glass is adsorbed, the vertical moving component drives the adsorption moving seat to move upward and performs vibration separation; the cover glass moving mechanism of this application improves the movement flexibility and positioning accuracy through the combination of horizontal and vertical bidirectional movement, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the cover glass during separation and transmission.

[0022] Preferably, the horizontal moving assembly includes a horizontal slide base connected to the coverslip separation rack, a horizontal driving component connected to the coverslip separation rack and located at one end of the horizontal slide base, a horizontal driving screw connected to the output end of the horizontal driving component and arranged along the length direction of the horizontal slide base, and a horizontal sliding seat threadedly engaged with the horizontal driving screw and slidably connected to the horizontal slide base;

[0023] The vertical moving assembly includes a vertical slide rail base connected to the horizontal sliding seat, a vertical driving component connected to the horizontal sliding seat and located at one end of the vertical slide rail base, a vertical driving screw connected to the output end of the vertical driving component and arranged along the length direction of the vertical slide rail base, and a vertical sliding seat threadedly engaged with the vertical driving screw and slidably connected to the vertical slide rail base; the adsorption moving seat is connected to the vertical sliding seat.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the horizontal driving component is used to drive the horizontal driving screw to rotate, and the horizontal driving screw is used to drive the horizontal sliding seat to move along the length direction of the horizontal slide rail base, so that the vertical moving component moves to the top of the cover glass storage mechanism; the vertical driving component is used to drive the vertical driving screw to rotate, and the vertical driving screw drives the vertical sliding seat to move downward along the vertical slide rail base, and then pushes the adsorption moving seat down to the surface of the cover glass for adsorption operation; the linkage design of the horizontal moving component and the vertical moving component of the present application ensures high-precision positioning and flexible transmission of the cover glass in the horizontal and vertical directions, which not only improves the operational stability and efficiency of the cover glass separation device, but also simplifies complex operations.

[0025] Preferably, the coverslip separation rack is also provided with a coverslip recovery mechanism, which is located below one end of the horizontal moving component, and the coverslip storage mechanism is located below the other end of the horizontal moving component and is arranged corresponding to the coverslip recovery mechanism.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, when the detection pin component and the detection optical coupling component cooperate to detect that the cover glass sucked up by the suction cup component is damaged and unqualified, the horizontal moving component drives the adsorption moving seat to move from above the cover glass storage mechanism to above the cover glass recovery mechanism, and the vertical moving component drives the adsorption moving seat to move downward to release the unqualified cover glass into the cover glass recovery mechanism; through the corresponding setting of the cover glass storage mechanism and the recovery mechanism, the device of this application realizes the precise transmission and position switching of the cover glass in the horizontal and vertical directions, effectively completes the separation and recovery operations of the cover glass, and improves the degree of automation and operating efficiency of cover glass processing.

[0027] Preferably, the cover glass storage mechanism includes a placement box body connected to the cover glass separation rack, and a flexible plucking component provided at both ends of the placement box body and used to pry the cover glass, the placement box body is provided with a storage groove for accommodating the cover glass, and the cover glass storage mechanism also includes an inclined avoidance side wall located in the storage groove and inclined outward along the opening direction of the storage groove.

[0028] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, flexible toggling components are provided at both ends of the placement box body, which are used to toggle the side edges of the coverslips when they move upward after the coverslip adsorption operation, so that a small gap is formed between the adhered coverslips, which is convenient for directly separating the adhered coverslips or reducing the adhesion between the coverslips; the inclined avoidance side wall has an avoidance space for the coverslips during the adsorption or movement process, which is used to reduce the problem of jamming; the coverslip storage mechanism of the present application effectively improves the operating accuracy and stability of the coverslip separation device, and avoids the situation of multiple coverslips adsorption or separation failure.

[0029] Preferably, the flexible toggle assembly includes a first toggle component connected to one end of the placement box body, and a second toggle component connected to the other end of the placement box body;

[0030] The first moving component and the second moving component both include an elastic support plate connected to the placement box body, and flexible moving bristles connected to the elastic support plate and arranged along a middle position facing the placement box body.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, through the setting of the first toggle component and the second toggle component, the flexible toggling and separation function of the cover glass is realized, ensuring the smooth arrangement and separation effect of the cover glass in the storage groove; the elastic support plate is fixedly connected to the placement box body, providing stable support for the toggling bristles, and at the same time having flexibility to adapt to force feedback during the toggling process; the flexible toggling bristles are connected to one side of the elastic support plate, and are used to directly contact and toggle the cover glass in the storage groove; the flexible toggling bristles of the present application slightly toggle the upward moving cover glass under the support of the elastic support plate, and form a gap between the cover glasses through elastic and flexible action, thereby directly separating or reducing the adhesion between the cover glasses; after the toggling is completed, the cover glass in the cover glass storage groove is in a separated state, and the adsorption moving seat can more accurately adsorb the target cover glass in subsequent operations without interfering with other cover glasses; through the symmetrical design and flexible action of the first toggle component and the second toggle component, the flexible toggle component effectively enhances the reliability and stability of cover glass separation, and avoids adsorption and separation failure caused by adhesion.

[0032] A cover glass separation method, comprising the cover glass separation device, further comprising the following steps:

[0033] S1: The cover glass moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move above the cover glass storage mechanism;

[0034] S2: The cover glass moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move downward, and the two suction cup assemblies are pressed against and adsorb the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism;

[0035] S3: The cover glass moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move up to a preset height;

[0036] S4: The electromagnetic vibration component drives the two suction cup components to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component, and the vibration pressing component presses the middle position of the cover glass to separate the adhered cover glass.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the coverslip moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move to the top of the coverslip storage mechanism through the cooperation of the horizontal moving component and the vertical moving component, thereby realizing the precise positioning of the target coverslip in the coverslip storage slot; the adsorption moving seat moves downward and makes the suction cup component close to the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism, and completes the firm adsorption of the coverslip by vacuum adsorption; the coverslip moving mechanism reversely drives the adsorption moving seat to move up to a preset height, providing sufficient space and operation path for subsequent separation operations; the electromagnetic vibration component drives the two suction cup components to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component, and at the same time, the vibration pressing component applies pressure to the middle position of the coverslip through the pressing action, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the coverslip, thereby realizing effective separation of the adhered coverslips; the present application changes the deformation curvature of the coverslip by combining adsorption and vibration, which not only effectively avoids the problem of adhesion and absorption of multiple coverslips, but also improves the efficiency and stability of coverslip separation.

[0038] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0039] 1. A coverslip separation device. When the coverslip separation device is in operation, the suction cup assembly first sucks the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism, then the coverslip moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly drives the two suction cup assemblies to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly. The vibration pressing assembly presses the middle position of the coverslip, thereby increasing the elastic deformation arc of the coverslip, so as to separate the adhered coverslips and further enhance the separation effect. The present application not only effectively avoids the problem of sucking multiple coverslips at one time due to adhesion, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the separation operation, reduces the difficulty of operation and the risk of error, and reduces the waste of coverslips and sample contamination.

[0040] 2. A cover glass separation device, wherein when the cover glass separation device is working, the lower end of the detection ejector component first contacts the surface of the cover glass, the cover glass presses and pushes the detection ejector component to move upward in the ejector sliding hole, and the upper end of the detection ejector component is inserted into the detection optical coupling component. The detection optical coupling component detects the upper end of the detection ejector component, and the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is qualified. When the detection optical coupling component does not detect the upper end of the detection ejector component, the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is damaged and unqualified. The present application can effectively detect whether the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly is damaged through the cooperation of the detection ejector component and the detection optical coupling component, thereby improving the accuracy of cover glass suction and detection and avoiding cover glass suction and covering errors;

[0041] 3. A method for separating coverslips, wherein the coverslip moving mechanism drives the adsorption moving seat to move to the top of the coverslip storage mechanism through the cooperation of the horizontal moving component and the vertical moving component, so as to realize the precise positioning of the target coverslip in the coverslip storage slot; the adsorption moving seat moves downward and makes the suction cup component close to the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism, and completes the firm adsorption of the coverslip by vacuum adsorption; the coverslip moving mechanism reversely drives the adsorption moving seat to move up to a preset height, providing sufficient space and operation path for subsequent separation operations; the electromagnetic vibration component drives the two suction cup components to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component, and at the same time, the vibration pressing component applies pressure to the middle position of the coverslip through the pressing action, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the coverslip, thereby realizing effective separation of the adhered coverslips; the present application changes the deformation curvature of the coverslip by combining adsorption and vibration, which not only effectively avoids the problem of adhesion and absorption of multiple coverslips, but also improves the efficiency and stability of coverslip separation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a cover glass separation device of the present application. Figure 1 .

[0043] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of a cover glass separation device of the present application.

[0044] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of a cover glass vibration separation mechanism and a cover glass moving mechanism in an embodiment of a cover glass separation device of the present application.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a cover glass separation device of the present application. Figure 2 .

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the process steps of an embodiment of a coverslip separation method of the present application.

[0048] Description of reference numerals:

[0049] 1. Cover glass separation rack; 2. Cover glass storage mechanism; 21. Placement box body; 22. Flexible toggle assembly; 23. Storage slot; 24. Inclined sidewall; 221. First toggle component; 222. Second toggle component; 2211. Elastic support plate; 2212. Flexible toggle brush; 3. Cover glass moving mechanism; 31. Horizontal moving assembly; 32. Vertical moving assembly; 311. Horizontal slide base; 312. Horizontal drive component; 313. Horizontal drive screw; 314. Horizontal slide seat; 321. Vertical slide base; 322. Vertical drive component; 323. Vertical drive screw; 324. Vertical slide seat;

[0050] 4. Vibration separation mechanism for cover glass; 41. Adsorption movable seat; 42. Electromagnetic vibration assembly; 43. Suction cup assembly; 44. Vibration pressing assembly; 411. Optocoupler detection through hole; 412. Vertical fixing plate; 413. Horizontal fixing plate; 421. First vibration driving component; 422. Second vibration driving component; 431. First vacuum suction cup component; 432. Second vacuum suction cup component; 441. Detection optical coupling component; 442. Pressing component; 443. Detection ejector component; 444. Elastic reset component; 445. Ejector sliding through hole; 446. Pressing limit boss; 4431. Ejector rod; 4432. Optocoupler detection rod; 4433. Ejector limit convex edge; 5. Cover glass recovery mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 6 This application is described in further detail.

[0052] The present application discloses a cover glass separation device and a separation method. Figure 1 A coverslip separation device includes a coverslip separation rack 1, a coverslip storage mechanism 2 connected to the coverslip separation rack 1 and used to store coverslips, a coverslip moving mechanism 3 connected to the coverslip separation rack 1 and located above the coverslip storage mechanism 2, and a coverslip vibration separation mechanism 4 connected to a moving end of the coverslip moving mechanism 3;

[0053] The cover glass vibration separation mechanism 4 includes an adsorption movable base 41 connected to the movable end of the cover glass moving mechanism 3, an electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 connected to the adsorption movable base 41, a suction cup assembly 43 connected to the adsorption movable base 41 and extending downwardly from the adsorption movable base 41, and a vibration pressing assembly 44 connected to the adsorption movable base 41 and inserted between the two suction cup assemblies 43;

[0054] After the suction cup assembly 43 sucks the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism 2, the cover glass moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 drives the two suction cup assemblies 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly 44, so that the vibration pressing assembly 44 presses the middle position of the cover glass.

[0055] When the coverslip separation device of the present application is working, the suction cup assembly 43 first sucks the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism 2, and then the coverslip moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 drives the two suction cup assemblies 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly 44. The vibration pressing assembly 44 presses on the middle position of the coverslip, thereby increasing the elastic deformation arc of the coverslip, so as to separate the adhered coverslips, further enhancing the separation effect; the present application not only effectively avoids the problem of sucking multiple coverslips at one time due to adhesion, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the separation operation, reduces the difficulty of operation and the risk of error, and reduces the waste of coverslips and sample contamination.

[0056] Further, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the vibration pressing assembly 44 includes a detection optical coupler component 441 connected to the adsorption movable seat 41, a pressing component 442 connected to the lower side of the adsorption movable seat 41, a detection ejector component 443 movably inserted into the adsorption movable seat 41 and the pressing component 442, and an elastic reset component 444 sleeved on the outside of the detection ejector component 443 and used to press the adsorption movable seat 41 and the detection ejector component 443 respectively. The pressing component 442 is provided with an ejector sliding through hole 445 for the movably insertion of the detection ejector component 443.

[0057] The upper end of the detection ejector component 443 passes through the adsorption movable seat 41 and is used to extend into the detection optical coupler component 441 , and the lower end of the detection ejector component 443 extends to the outside of the detection ejector component 443 .

[0058] The detection optical coupling component 441 of the present application is connected to the adsorption movable seat 41 and is used to sense the position change of the detection ejector component 443; when the cover glass separation device is working, the lower end of the detection ejector component 443 first contacts the surface of the cover glass, and the cover glass presses and pushes the detection ejector component 443 to move upward in the ejector sliding through hole 445, and the upper end of the detection ejector component 443 is inserted into the detection optical coupling component 441. When the detection optical coupling component 441 detects the upper end of the detection ejector component 443, the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly 43 is qualified. When the detection optical coupling component 441 does not detect the upper end of the detection ejector component 443, the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly 43 is damaged and unqualified;

[0059] The present application can effectively detect whether the cover glass sucked on the suction cup assembly 43 is damaged by cooperating with the detection ejector component 443 and the detection optical coupler component 441, thereby improving the accuracy of cover glass suction and detection and avoiding cover glass suction and covering errors;

[0060] The elastic reset component 444 described in the present application is preferably a spring, and the pressing component 442 is used to press the middle position of the cover glass.

[0061] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, the detection ejector component 443 includes an ejector rod 4431 extending downwardly from the detection ejector component 443 and used to movably press the cover glass, an optical coupling detection rod 4432 connected to the ejector rod 4431 and used to extend upwardly from the pressing component 442 and adsorb the movable seat 41, and an ejector limiting ridge 4433 located between the ejector rod 4431 and the optical coupling detection rod 4432. The vibration pressing assembly 44 also includes a pressing limiting boss 446 inserted into the ejector sliding through hole 445 and used to press and cooperate with the lower end surface of the ejector limiting ridge 4433.

[0062] The adsorption movable seat 41 is connected to the upper side end of the pressing component 442. The adsorption movable seat 41 is provided with an optocoupler detection through hole 411 that is aligned with and connected to the ejector sliding through hole 445. The optocoupler detection through hole 411 is used for the optocoupler detection rod 4432 to be inserted and extended upward. The elastic reset component 444 is inserted into the ejector sliding through hole 445 and is used to press the upper side surface of the ejector limiting ridge 4433 and the lower side surface of the adsorption movable seat 41 respectively, so that the ejector rod 4431 maintains a downward movement trend.

[0063] In the present application, when the ejector rod 4431 contacts and presses the cover glass downward, the cover glass pushes the ejector rod 4431 upward, the lower end surface of the ejector limiting ridge 4433 disengages from the pressing limiting boss 446, the upper end surface of the ejector limiting ridge 4433 and the lower end surface of the adsorption movable seat 41 cooperate to compress the elastic reset component 444, and the optical coupler detection rod 4432 extends upward from the ejector sliding through hole 445 and the optical coupler detection through hole 411 and is inserted into the detection optical coupler component 441;

[0064] When the cover glass is separated from the suction cup assembly 43, the elastic reset component 444 recovers its elastic deformation and pushes the ejector limiting ridge 4433 to move downward. The ejector rod 4431 extends downward from the pressing component 442. The lower end surface of the ejector limiting ridge 4433 presses against the pressing limiting boss 446 to limit the moving distance of the ejector rod 4431. The optical coupler detection rod 4432 moves downward and separates from the detection optical coupler component 441, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of the movement state of the detection ejector component 443.

[0065] The present application can accurately detect the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism 2 by cooperating with the detection ejector component 443 and the detection optical coupler component 441, so that the suction cup assembly 43 can accurately absorb the cover glass, and can also detect the integrity of the cover glass for subsequent vibration separation, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of the separation operation.

[0066] In the present application, the aperture of the ejector pin sliding through hole 445 is larger than the aperture of the optical coupler detection through hole 411 .

[0067] Specifically, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the adsorption movable seat 41 includes a vertical fixing plate 412 connected to the moving end of the cover glass moving mechanism 3, and a horizontal fixing plate 413 connected to the vertical fixing plate 412; the vibration top pressing component 44 is connected to the vertical fixing plate 412;

[0068] The electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 includes a first vibration driving component 421 connected to the vertical fixing plate 412, and a second vibration driving component 422 connected to the vertical fixing plate 412 and symmetrically arranged with respect to the first vibration driving component 421. The suction cup assembly 43 includes a first vacuum suction cup component 431 connected to the first vibration driving component 421 and extending downwardly from the horizontal fixing plate 413, and a second vacuum suction cup component 432 connected to the second vibration driving component 422 and extending downwardly from the horizontal fixing plate 413.

[0069] The first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 are used to respectively suck the two ends of the cover glass, and the vibration pressing assembly 44 is located between the first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 .

[0070] In the present application, after the first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 respectively suck the two ends of the cover glass, the cover glass moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move upward as a whole, and the first vibration driving component 421 and the second vibration driving component 422 cooperate to drive the first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 to vibrate, so that the pressing component 442 can accurately press the middle position of the cover glass during the vibration process, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the cover glass and enhancing the separation effect; the present application ensures the stability and efficiency of the cover glass during the separation process through the symmetrical vibration and pressing cooperation, and prevents the problem of sucking multiple covers at one time due to the adhesion of the cover glasses;

[0071] The first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 of the present application are preferably vacuum suction cups, and are respectively connected to an external air pump;

[0072] The outer diameters of the first vacuum suction cup component 431 and the second vacuum suction cup component 432 of the present application are preferably 10 mm to 16 mm, and the vibration frequency is preferably 50 times / second.

[0073] More specifically, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover glass moving mechanism 3 includes a horizontal moving component 31 connected to the upper end of the cover glass separation frame 1 and used to be set in the horizontal direction, and a vertical moving component 32 connected to the moving end of the horizontal moving component 31 and used to be set in the vertical direction.

[0074] The horizontal moving component 31 of the present application is used to drive the vertical moving component 32 to move horizontally to directly above the cover glass storage mechanism 2, ensuring that the adsorption moving seat 41 and the cover glass are accurately aligned; the vertical moving component 32 is used to drive the adsorption moving seat 41 to move downward, so that the suction cup component 43 contacts and adsorbs the cover glass; when the cover glass is adsorbed, the vertical moving component 32 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move upward and performs vibration separation; the cover glass moving mechanism 3 of the present application improves the movement flexibility and positioning accuracy through the combination of horizontal and vertical bidirectional movement, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the cover glass during separation and transmission.

[0075] In addition, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the horizontal moving assembly 31 includes a horizontal slide base 311 connected to the cover glass separation rack 1, a horizontal driving component 312 connected to the cover glass separation rack 1 and located at one end of the horizontal slide base 311, a horizontal driving screw 313 connected to the output end of the horizontal driving component 312 and arranged along the length direction of the horizontal slide base 311, and a horizontal sliding seat 314 threadedly engaged with the horizontal driving screw 313 and slidably connected to the horizontal slide base 311;

[0076] The vertical moving assembly 32 includes a vertical slide rail base 321 connected to the horizontal sliding seat 314, a vertical driving component 322 connected to the horizontal sliding seat 314 and located at one end of the vertical slide rail base 321, a vertical driving screw 323 connected to the output end of the vertical driving component 322 and arranged along the length direction of the vertical slide rail base 321, and a vertical sliding seat 324 threadedly engaged with the vertical driving screw 323 and slidably connected to the vertical slide rail base 321; the adsorption moving seat 41 is connected to the vertical sliding seat 324.

[0077] The horizontal driving component 312 of the present application is used to drive the horizontal driving screw rod 313 to rotate, and the horizontal driving screw rod 313 is used to drive the horizontal sliding seat 314 to move along the length direction of the horizontal slide rail base 311, so that the vertical moving assembly 32 moves to the top of the cover glass storage mechanism 2; the vertical driving component 322 is used to drive the vertical driving screw rod 323 to rotate, and the vertical driving screw rod 323 drives the vertical sliding seat 324 to move downward along the vertical slide rail base 321, thereby pushing the adsorption moving seat 41 down to the surface of the cover glass to perform the adsorption operation; the linkage design of the horizontal moving assembly 31 and the vertical moving assembly 32 of the present application ensures high-precision positioning and flexible transmission of the cover glass in the horizontal and vertical directions, which not only improves the operational stability and efficiency of the cover glass separation device, but also simplifies complex operations;

[0078] In the present application, both the horizontal driving component 312 and the vertical driving component 322 are preferably motors.

[0079] And, as Figure 5 As shown, the cover glass separation rack 1 is also provided with a cover glass recovery mechanism 5, which is located below one end of the horizontal moving component 31, and the cover glass storage mechanism 2 is located below the other end of the horizontal moving component 31 and is arranged corresponding to the cover glass recovery mechanism 5.

[0080] In the present application, when the detection ejector component 443 and the detection optical coupler component 441 cooperate to detect that the cover glass sucked by the suction cup component 43 is damaged and unqualified, the horizontal moving component 31 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move from above the cover glass storage mechanism 2 to above the cover glass recovery mechanism 5, and the vertical moving component 32 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move downward to release the unqualified cover glass into the cover glass recovery mechanism 5; through the corresponding arrangement of the cover glass storage mechanism 2 and the cover glass recovery mechanism 5, the present application realizes the precise transmission and position switching of the cover glass in the horizontal and vertical directions, effectively completes the separation and recovery operations of the cover glass, and improves the automation level and operation efficiency of the cover glass processing;

[0081] The cover glass recovery mechanism 5 of the present application is preferably a recovery box.

[0082] Further, if Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover glass storage mechanism 2 includes a placement box body 21 connected to the cover glass separation rack 1, and a flexible toggling component 22 provided at both ends of the placement box body 21 and used to toggle the cover glass. The placement box body 21 is provided with a storage groove 23 for accommodating the cover glass. The cover glass storage mechanism 2 also includes an inclined avoidance side wall 24 located in the storage groove 23 and inclined outward along the opening direction of the storage groove 23.

[0083] The placement box body 21 of the present application is provided with flexible toggling components 22 at both ends, which are used to toggle the side edges of the cover glass when it moves upward after the cover glass adsorption operation, so that a small gap is formed between the adhered cover glasses, which is convenient for directly separating the adhered cover glasses or reducing the adhesion between the cover glasses; the inclined avoidance side wall 24 is inclined to provide avoidance space for the cover glass during adsorption or movement, which is used to reduce the problem of jamming; the cover glass storage mechanism 2 of the present application effectively improves the operating accuracy and stability of the cover glass separation device, and avoids the situation of multiple cover glass adsorption or separation failure.

[0084] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, the flexible toggle assembly 22 includes a first toggle component 221 connected to one end of the placement box body 21, and a second toggle component 222 connected to the other end of the placement box body 21;

[0085] The first and second moving parts 221 and 222 each include an elastic support plate 2211 connected to the placement box body 21 , and flexible moving bristles 2212 connected to the elastic support plate 2211 and arranged along a middle position facing the placement box body 21 .

[0086] The present application realizes the flexible stirring and separation function of the cover glass by setting the first stirring component 221 and the second stirring component 222, thereby ensuring the stable arrangement and separation effect of the cover glass in the storage groove 23; the elastic support plate 2211 is fixedly connected to the placement box body 21, providing stable support for the stirring bristles, and at the same time having flexibility to adapt to the force feedback during the stirring process; the flexible stirring bristles 2212 are connected to one side of the elastic support plate 2211 for directly contacting and stirring the cover glass in the storage groove 23; the flexible stirring bristles 2212 of the present application are fixed on the elastic support plate 2211 The upwardly moving cover glass is slightly moved under the support, and a gap is formed between the cover glasses through elastic and flexible action, thereby directly separating or reducing the adhesion between the cover glasses; after the movement is completed, the cover glasses in the cover glass storage groove 23 are in a separated state, and the adsorption movable seat 41 can more accurately adsorb the target cover glass in subsequent operations without interfering with other cover glasses; the present application effectively enhances the reliability and stability of cover glass separation through the symmetrical design and flexible action of the first and second toggle components 221 and 222, and avoids adsorption and separation failure caused by adhesion;

[0087] The flexible moving bristles 2212 of the present application are preferably made of silicone material, and the elastic support plate 2211 is preferably elastic plastic or spring steel.

[0088] Specifically, if Figure 6 As shown, a cover glass separation method includes a cover glass separation device and the following steps:

[0089] S1: The cover glass moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move above the cover glass storage mechanism 2;

[0090] S2: The cover glass moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move downward, and the two suction cup assemblies 43 are close to and adsorb the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism 2;

[0091] S3: The cover glass moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move up to a preset height;

[0092] S4: The electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 drives the two suction cup assemblies 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly 44, and the vibration pressing assembly 44 presses the middle position of the cover glass to separate the adhered cover glass.

[0093] The cover glass moving mechanism 3 of the present application drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move to the top of the cover glass storage mechanism 2 through the cooperation of the horizontal moving component 31 and the vertical moving component 32, thereby realizing the precise positioning of the target cover glass in the cover glass storage slot 23; the adsorption moving seat 41 moves downward and makes the suction cup component 43 close to the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism 2, and completes the firm adsorption of the cover glass by vacuum adsorption; the cover glass moving mechanism 3 reversely drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move up to a preset height, providing sufficient space and operation path for subsequent separation operations; the electromagnetic vibration component 42 drives the two suction cup components 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component 44, and at the same time, the vibration pressing component 44 applies pressure to the middle position of the cover glass through the pressing action, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the cover glass, thereby realizing effective separation of the adhered cover glass; the present application changes the deformation curvature of the cover glass by combining adsorption and vibration, which not only effectively avoids the problem of adhesion and absorption of multiple cover glasses, but also improves the efficiency and stability of cover glass separation.

[0094] The implementation principles of a cover glass separation device and separation method according to the embodiment of the present application are as follows:

[0095] A coverslip separation device, when the coverslip separation device is working, the suction cup assembly 43 first sucks the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism 2, then the coverslip moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly 42 drives the two suction cup assemblies 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly 44, and the vibration pressing assembly 44 presses the middle position of the coverslip, thereby increasing the elastic deformation arc of the coverslip, so as to separate the adhered coverslips, further enhancing the separation effect; the present application not only effectively avoids the problem of sucking multiple coverslips at one time due to adhesion, but also improves the stability and efficiency of the separation operation, reduces the difficulty of operation and the risk of error, and reduces the waste of coverslips and sample contamination;

[0096] A cover glass separation device, a detection optical coupling component 441 is connected to the adsorption movable seat 41, and is used to sense the position change of the detection ejector component 443; when the cover glass separation device is working, the lower end of the detection ejector component 443 first contacts the surface of the cover glass, and the cover glass presses and pushes the detection ejector component 443 to move upward in the ejector sliding through hole 445, and the upper end of the detection ejector component 443 is inserted into the detection optical coupling component 441. The detection optical coupling component 441 detects the upper end of the detection ejector component 443, and the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly 43 is qualified. When the detection optical coupling component 441 does not detect the upper end of the detection ejector component 443, the cover glass sucked by the suction cup assembly 43 is damaged and unqualified; the present application can effectively detect whether the cover glass sucked on the suction cup assembly 43 is damaged by the cooperation of the detection ejector component 443 and the detection optical coupling component 441, thereby improving the accuracy of cover glass suction and detection and avoiding cover glass suction and covering errors;

[0097] A method for separating coverslips, wherein the coverslip moving mechanism 3 drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move to the top of the coverslip storage mechanism 2 through the cooperation of the horizontal moving component 31 and the vertical moving component 32, thereby realizing the precise positioning of the target coverslip in the coverslip storage slot 23; the adsorption moving seat 41 moves downward and causes the suction cup component 43 to be close to the coverslip in the coverslip storage mechanism 2, and completes the firm adsorption of the coverslip by vacuum adsorption; the coverslip moving mechanism 3 reversely drives the adsorption moving seat 41 to move up to a preset height, providing sufficient space and operation path for subsequent separation operations; the electromagnetic vibration component 42 drives the two suction cup components 43 to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component 44, and at the same time, the vibration pressing component 44 applies pressure to the middle position of the coverslip through the pressing action, thereby increasing the deformation curvature of the coverslip, thereby realizing effective separation of the adhered coverslips; the present application changes the deformation curvature of the coverslip by combining adsorption and vibration, which not only effectively avoids the problem of adhesion and absorption of multiple coverslips, but also improves the efficiency and stability of coverslip separation.

[0098] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cover glass separation device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a coverslip separation rack (1), a coverslip storage mechanism (2) connected to the coverslip separation rack (1) and used for storing coverslips, a coverslip moving mechanism (3) connected to the coverslip separation rack (1) and located above the coverslip storage mechanism (2), and a coverslip vibration separation mechanism (4) connected to the moving end of the coverslip moving mechanism (3); The cover glass vibration separation mechanism (4) comprises an adsorption movable seat (41) connected to the movable end of the cover glass moving mechanism (3), an electromagnetic vibration component (42) connected to the adsorption movable seat (41), a suction cup component (43) connected to the adsorption movable seat (41) and extending downward from the adsorption movable seat (41), and a vibration pressing component (44) connected to the adsorption movable seat (41) and inserted between the two suction cup components (43); When the suction cup assembly (43) sucks the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism (2), the cover glass moving mechanism (3) drives the adsorption moving seat (41) to move upward, and the electromagnetic vibration assembly (42) drives the two suction cup assemblies (43) to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing assembly (44), so that the vibration pressing assembly (44) presses the middle position of the cover glass; The vibration pressing assembly (44) comprises a detection optical coupling component (441) connected to the adsorption movable seat (41), a pressing component (442) connected to the lower side of the adsorption movable seat (41), a detection ejector component (443) movably inserted on the adsorption movable seat (41) and the pressing component (442), and an elastic reset component (444) sleeved on the outside of the detection ejector component (443) and used to press the adsorption movable seat (41) and the detection ejector component (443) respectively, and the pressing component (442) is provided with an ejector sliding through hole (445) for the detection ejector component (443) to be movably inserted; The upper end of the detection ejector pin component (443) passes through the adsorption movable seat (41) and is used to extend into the detection optical coupling component (441), and the lower end of the detection ejector pin component (443) extends to the outside of the pressing component (442); The detection ejector pin component (443) includes an ejector pin rod (4431) extending downward from the detection ejector pin component (443) and used for movably pressing the cover glass, an optical coupling detection rod (4432) connected to the ejector pin rod (4431) and used for extending upward from the pressing component (442) and the adsorption movable seat (41), and an ejector pin limiting ridge (4433) located at a middle position between the ejector pin rod (4431) and the optical coupling detection rod (4432); the vibration pressing assembly (44) also includes a pressing limiting boss (446) inserted into the ejector pin sliding through hole (445) and used for pressing and matching with the lower end surface of the ejector pin limiting ridge (4433); The adsorption movable seat (41) is connected to the upper side end of the pressing component (442), and the adsorption movable seat (41) is provided with an optical coupling detection through hole (411) aligned with and connected to the ejector sliding through hole (445). The optical coupling detection through hole (411) is used for the optical coupling detection rod (4432) to be inserted and extended upward, and the elastic reset component (444) is inserted into the ejector sliding through hole (445) and is used to press the upper side surface of the ejector limiting convex edge (4433) and the lower side surface of the adsorption movable seat (41) respectively, so that the ejector rod (4431) maintains a downward movement trend.

2. The cover glass separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption movable seat (41) comprises a vertical fixing plate (412) connected to the movable end of the cover glass moving mechanism (3), and a horizontal fixing plate (413) connected to the vertical fixing plate (412); the vibration pressing assembly (44) is connected to the vertical fixing plate (412); The electromagnetic vibration assembly (42) includes a first vibration driving component (421) connected to the vertical fixing plate (412), and a second vibration driving component (422) connected to the vertical fixing plate (412) and symmetrically arranged with the first vibration driving component (421); the suction cup assembly (43) includes a first vacuum suction cup component (431) connected to the first vibration driving component (421) and extending downward from the horizontal fixing plate (413), and a second vacuum suction cup component (432) connected to the second vibration driving component (422) and extending downward from the horizontal fixing plate (413); The first vacuum suction cup component (431) and the second vacuum suction cup component (432) are used to respectively suck the two ends of the cover glass, and the vibration pressing assembly (44) is located between the first vacuum suction cup component (431) and the second vacuum suction cup component (432).

3. The cover glass separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover glass moving mechanism (3) comprises a horizontal moving component (31) connected to the upper end of the cover glass separation frame (1) and used for being arranged in a horizontal direction, and a vertical moving component (32) connected to the moving end of the horizontal moving component (31) and used for being arranged in a vertical direction.

4. The cover glass separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The horizontal moving assembly (31) comprises a horizontal slide base (311) connected to the cover glass separation rack (1), a horizontal driving component (312) connected to the cover glass separation rack (1) and located at one end of the horizontal slide base (311), a horizontal driving screw (313) connected to the output end of the horizontal driving component (312) and arranged along the length direction of the horizontal slide base (311), and a horizontal sliding seat (314) threadedly engaged with the horizontal driving screw (313) and slidably connected to the horizontal slide base (311); The vertical moving assembly (32) includes a vertical slide rail base (321) connected to the horizontal slide seat (314), a vertical driving component (322) connected to the horizontal slide seat (314) and located at one end of the vertical slide rail base (321), a vertical driving screw (323) connected to the output end of the vertical driving component (322) and arranged along the length direction of the vertical slide rail base (321), and a vertical slide seat (324) threadedly engaged with the vertical driving screw (323) and slidably connected to the vertical slide rail base (321); the adsorption moving seat (41) is connected to the vertical sliding seat (324).

5. The cover glass separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover glass separation frame (1) is further provided with a cover glass recovery mechanism (5), which is located below one end of the horizontal moving component (31), and the cover glass storage mechanism (2) is located below the other end of the horizontal moving component (31) and is arranged corresponding to the cover glass recovery mechanism (5).

6. The cover glass separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover glass storage mechanism (2) comprises a placement box body (21) connected to the cover glass separation frame (1), and flexible moving components (22) provided at both ends of the placement box body (21) and used for moving the cover glass. A storage groove (23) for accommodating the cover glass is provided on the placement box body (21). The cover glass storage mechanism (2) further comprises an inclined avoidance side wall (24) located in the storage groove (23) and inclined outward along the opening direction of the storage groove (23).

7. The cover glass separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The flexible toggle assembly (22) comprises a first toggle component (221) connected to one end of the placement box body (21), and a second toggle component (222) connected to the other end of the placement box body (21); The first toggle component (221) and the second toggle component (222) both comprise an elastic support plate (2211) connected to the placement box body (21), and flexible toggle bristles (2212) connected to the elastic support plate (2211) and arranged along a middle position facing the placement box body (21).

8. A method for separating a cover glass, characterized in that: The cover glass separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 further comprises the following steps: S1: The cover glass moving mechanism (3) drives the adsorption moving seat (41) to move above the cover glass storage mechanism (2); S2: the cover glass moving mechanism (3) drives the adsorption moving seat (41) to move downward, and the two suction cup assemblies (43) are in close contact with and adsorb the cover glass in the cover glass storage mechanism (2); S3: the cover glass moving mechanism (3) drives the adsorption moving seat (41) to move upward to a preset height; S4: The electromagnetic vibration component (42) drives the two suction cup components (43) to vibrate relative to the vibration pressing component (44), and the vibration pressing component (44) presses the middle position of the cover glass to separate the adhered cover glass.

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